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Handout B: Religion at My School

Directions: Place a check mark before each example of religion in your school. Then, based upon your responses, write a short paragraph explaining how religion does or does not affect the daily life of your school.

  • Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Prayers are said by students before athletic events or assemblies.
  • There is a Bible and a Koran in the school library.
  • Students and teachers sometimes discuss religion in class.
  • Religious leaders visit the school and/or speak to classes.
  • Student religious groups meet on school property after school hours.
  • Students wear religious symbols such as crosses or headscarves while at school.
  • Teachers wear religious symbols such as crosses or headscarves while at school.
  • Classes about the history of religion are offered.
  • The Ten Commandments are posted in the school.
  • Official school holidays include Christmas, Yom Kippur, and Ramadan.
  • Other